In support to my Lebanese friends and all peace loving people inside
and outside Lebanon I joined thousands of Lebanese citizens at the site
of the tragic event that resulted in the death of previous Lebanese Prime
Minister, Rafeeq Al-Hariri, and 18 more lives and over 100 injuries, on
Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, which was Valentine's day.

Below are some photos, taken at "Martyr" Square, "Sahat
Al-Shuhadaá", in downtown Beirut where I met my friends...

Al-Hariri's grave covered with flowers and surrounded
with candles

This is me, Buthaina, sitting near the grave,
between a Lebanese Moslem woman and a Lebanese Christian man who
were also visiting the tomb of Al-Hariri...

The other innocent victims who died with Al-Hariri!

Behind me is the famous status of "Martyr"
where the word "Truth", written in Arabic, shown on the
white banner at the bottom

The exact location where the massive explosion took
place near St. George Hotel that is famous for its location on the
sea with the best beach in Beirut. It is a main landmark in the
heart of Beirut.

A closer shot of the St. George Hotel, which was
under construction due to damages following the past long War in
Lebanon and was almost ready to receive tourists this summer!

Hotel Phoenicia was also damaged and needs at least
three months to be reopened to receive tourists and other visitors
to the country. This Hotel is one of the main landmarks in the capital
city of Beirut where important International and Regional conferences
and meetings are usually held. It is also considered a main resource
for the Lebanese national income.

Another important building that was also being
renovated.

A banner calling for immediate Syrian withdrawal from
Lebanon near a camp where university students gathered day and night and
will continue doing so until
the Lebanese peaceful dream is reached!